Andre Haughton
Jamaican economist and politician
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Andre Haughton is a Jamaican economist and politician.
Andre Haughton | |
|---|---|
| Opposition Senator | |
| University Lecturer | |
| Assumed office April 26, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Jamaica |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of the West Indies- (BSc) (MSc) The University of Essex (PhD) |
| Cornwall College | |
Haughton was raised in Mount Salem, Saint James Parish, and attended Cornwall College before earning his master's degree in economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona.[1] Haughton taught at UWI for two years, then began doctoral studies at the University of Essex, funded by the British Commonwealth Scholarship.[1] Upon completing his doctoral degree, Haughton resumed teaching at UWI.[2] He was later appointed a member of the board for the Students’ Loan Bureau.[3]
In January 2019, Haughton accepted a nomination as People's National Party parliamentary candidate for Saint James West Central.[4][5] On 14 April 2019, Haughton was appointed to the Senate of Jamaica to replace Noel Sloley.[6][7] Haughton was sworn into office as a senator on 26 April 2019.[8]